Rosemary Clooney (1995) 'Going Home,' 'The Gift'

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The real-life aunt of the show's breakout star George Clooney appeared in a pair of heart-warming episodes in the first season. Suffering from dementia, Mary Cavanaugh made her voice heard through song. The celebrated singer had been a two-time nominee in the 1950s for hosting her own songfest.

The real-life aunt of the show's breakout star George Clooney appeared in a pair of heart-warming episodes in the first season. Suffering from dementia, Mary Cavanaugh made her voice heard through song. The celebrated singer had been a two-time nominee in the 1950s for hosting her own songfest. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

The real-life aunt of the show's breakout star George Clooney appeared in a pair of heart-warming episodes in the first season. Suffering from dementia, Mary Cavanaugh made her voice heard through song. The celebrated singer had been a two-time nominee in the 1950s for hosting her own songfest.